What are phytochemicals?
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Phytochemicals are naturally occurring plant chemicals (phyto means plant in Greek). They provide plants with color, odor and flavor. Once we eat them, however, research shows they can influence the chemical processes inside our bodies in helpful ways.
Findings from laboratory studies have shown that phytochemicals have the potential to:
Stimulate the immune system
Block substances we eat, drink and breathe from becoming carcinogens
Reduce the kind of inflammation that makes cancer growth more likely
Prevent DNA damage and help with DNA repair
Reduce the kind of oxidative damage to cells that can spark cancer
Slow the growth rate of cancer cells
Trigger damaged cells to commit suicide before they can reproduce
Help to regulate hormones
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What are phytochemicals?
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Phytochemicals are chemically and biologically active compound which is found in plant's
Example of phytochemicals
Anthocyanin, carotenoids, lutein, lycopene, phenolics
Are phytochemicals which are found in plants
Phytochemicals are play major role as a antioxidants.
They are compounds Which are produced by plants and used in various purposes
They found in fruits, vegetables, grains etc
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